Art Of Meaningful WorkSun, 12 Aug 2018 03:07:45 +0000Sun, 12 Aug 2018 03:08:17 +0000Libsyn WebEngine 2.0http://ernestbarbaric.com/podcast/
enhttp://ernestbarbaric.com/podcast/hello@ernestbarbaric.com (hello@ernestbarbaric.com)http://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/d/9/e/3/d9e3f08a40de648e/AOMW-2018.jpgArt Of Meaningful WorkErnest Barbaric: TEDx speaker, Educator, Serial Entrepreneur, Marketing Strategist.business,career,careers,creativity,entrepreneur,entrepreneurship,marketing,meaningfulwork,personalbranding,productivity,workcleanhello@ernestbarbaric.comepisodic90 Days - An Exercise in Radical Prioritization ​90 Days - An Exercise in Radical Prioritization ​Sun, 12 Aug 2018 03:07:45 +0000Sometimes we forget what’s really important and our priorities get out of sync. The way we spend our time doesn’t align with our values or the impact we hope to make. This exercise will help you create clarity and offer some new insights into decisions you may not have considered.

To leave a message for the podcast (your insights from this exercise, or a question you may have), please go to http://artofmeaningfulwork.com

]]> ]]>09:41cleanSometimes we forget what’s really important and our priorities get out of sync. The way we spend our time doesn’t align with our values or the impact we hope to make. This exercise will help you create clarity and offer some new insights into decisions you may not have considered.
22fullErnest Barbaric - helping leaders & entrepreneurs do work that matters.Season 2 Update & PreviewSeason 2 Update & PreviewThu, 26 Jul 2018 04:36:26 +0000In this season we'll talk about how to design your personal operating system, how to make smarter and better decisions, what happens after you reach all your goals, what does it mean to be authentic, how to prioritize things, and how to find our way to meaningful work.

Let's catch up with some updates and a preview for the new season of Art Of Meaningful Work.

]]>In this season we'll talk about how to design your personal operating system, how to make smarter and better decisions, what happens after you reach all your goals, what does it mean to be authentic, how to prioritize things, and how to find our way to meaningful work.

Let's catch up with some updates and a preview for the new season of Art Of Meaningful Work.

]]>14:37cleanIn this season we'll talk about how to design your personal operating system, how to make smarter and better decisions, what happens after you reach all your goals, what does it mean to be authentic, how to prioritize things, and how to find our way to meaningful work.21fullErnest BarbaricHow To Get Unstuck & Find Your Calling With Shawn Askinosie - Criminal Lawyer Turned Chocolatier. How To Get Unstuck & Find Your Calling With Shawn Askinosie - Criminal Lawyer Turned Chocolatier. Sat, 07 Apr 2018 04:42:02 +0000What’s next? It’s a question that many of us are asking. Trying to figure out the next career move, the next stage of your life. And we don’t want to make a move in the wrong direction.So, sometimes we get stuck, and other times it’s much more than that.

For this show, I connected with Shawn Askinosie - the founder of Askinosie Chocolate, and author of "Meaningful Work". In this conversation you are going to learn:

]]>What’s next? It’s a question that many of us are asking. Trying to figure out the next career move, the next stage of your life. And we don’t want to make a move in the wrong direction. So, sometimes we get stuck, and other times it’s much more than that. For this show, I connected with Shawn Askinosie - the founder of Askinosie Chocolate, and author of "Meaningful Work". In this conversation you are going to learn:

]]>38:45cleanFor this show, I connected with Shawn Askinosie - the founder of Askinosie Chocolate, and author of "Meaningful Work". In this conversation you are going to learn:
* How to deal with uncertainty
* How to discover your calling or vocation
* How to get unstuck if you don't know where to go next
Enjoy!146fullErnest Barbaric​ Make Your Next Move. 3 Ideas To Design Your Next Year.​ Make Your Next Move. 3 Ideas To Design Your Next Year.Sat, 06 Jan 2018 04:14:41 +0000In this episode you’ll learn three simple insights that will help you take control of your time, get more out of your waking hours, and do more meaningful work - in this year.

1) Learn to embrace your imperfections - they are what sets you apart from everyone else.

2) Prototype your way forward - rather than setting big goals for yourself and your business, and arrive dissapointed... make small tests and prototype instead. You'll enjoy the journey and arrive at a better destination.

3) Rocks. Pebbles. Sand - make time for the things that matter before your calendar gets filled up with meaningless and unproductive tasks. Book time off for family, unplugging, spending time in nature, working on your book, whatever. Make sure that 12 months from now you are not regretting how you spent your time.

]]>26:01cleanIn this episode, you’ll learn three simple insights that will help you take control of your time, get more out of your waking hours, and do more meaningful work - in this year.146fullErnest BarbaricInspired to Unplug - Listener Experiences with Digital Detox.Inspired to Unplug - Listener Experiences with Digital Detox.Sat, 12 Aug 2017 04:17:56 +0000How disconnecting from social media, TV, news, and digital devices can help you become more productive, creative, and happy.

You'll hear from four professionals and entrepreneurs about their experience with digital detox, and how the impact it had on their habits and behaviors.

]]>How disconnecting from social media, TV, news, and digital devices can help you become more productive, creative, and happy. You'll hear from four professionals and entrepreneurs about their experience with digital detox, and how the impact it had on their habits and behaviors. --

]]>26:46cleanHow disconnecting from social media, TV, news, and digital devices can help you become more productive, creative, and happy.145fullErnest BarbaricHow a Digital Detox Made Me More Creative, Productive and Happy.How a Digital Detox Made Me More Creative, Productive and Happy.Tue, 18 Jul 2017 05:08:45 +0000What would it be like to go for a week without watching any TV, taking in any news, and being completely off social media?

A month ago, I gave myself that challenge. It made me a happier, more productive, more creative, and more energetic version of myself.

]]>What would it be like to go for a week without watching any TV, taking in any news, and being completely off social media? A month ago, I gave myself that challenge. It made me a happier, more productive, more creative, and more energetic version of myself. Here is what I learned. --

]]>25:03cleanWhat would it be like to go for a week without watching any TV, taking in any news, and being completely off social media?
A month ago, I gave myself that challenge. It made me a happier, more productive, more creative, and more energetic version of myself.144fullErnest BarbaricBecoming Futureproof. 5 Vital Traits of Adaptable Professionals.Becoming Futureproof. 5 Vital Traits of Adaptable Professionals.Mon, 26 Jun 2017 19:10:10 +0000Industries will fold. Businesses will get more lean and agile. Economies will have to bend to the forces of innovation and necessity. You and I will have to make a decision. Try to prevent change, or embrace it and thrive. This show dissects the 5 vital traits of adaptable professionals with long, productive and meaningful careers.

]]>Industries will fold. Businesses will get more lean and agile. Economies will have to bend to the forces of innovation and necessity. You and I will have to make a decision. Try to prevent change, or embrace it and thrive. This show dissects the 5 vital traits of adaptable professionals with long, productive and meaningful careers.

]]>14:45cleanIndustries will fold. Businesses will get more lean and agile. Economies will have to bend to the forces of innovation and necessity. You and I will have to make a decision. Try to prevent change, or embrace it and thrive. This show dissects the 5 vital traits of adaptable professionals with long, productive and meaningful careers.143fullErnest BarbaricGuide To Finding Meaningful Work (Original Research & Findings)Guide To Finding Meaningful Work (Original Research & Findings)Sat, 10 Jun 2017 15:00:00 +0000

Since 2012, I have been researching meaningful work. This investigation led me to interview over a hundred entrepreneurs, professionals, authors, and regular folks like you and me — about legacy, life, joy, and fulfilling work.

This is the first set of findings from that original research.

Meaningful work exists at the intersection of Values, Talent, and Service.

Since 2012, I have been researching meaningful work. This investigation led me to interview over a hundred entrepreneurs, professionals, authors, and regular folks like you and me — about legacy, life, joy, and fulfilling work.

This is the first set of findings from that original research.

Meaningful work exists at the intersection of Values, Talent, and Service.

]]>19:37cleanSince 2012, I have been researching meaningful work. This investigation led me to interview over a hundred entrepreneurs, professionals, authors, and regular folks like you and me — about legacy, life, joy, and fulfilling work.
This is the first set of findings from that original research.142fullErnest BarbaricHow To Beat Phone Addiction With These 3 Simple PracticesHow To Beat Phone Addiction With These 3 Simple PracticesSun, 14 May 2017 19:26:04 +0000On average, we check our phones every 5 minutes. It’s become a compulsive behaviour for many smartphone owners, and I believe it’s affecting the quality of our work. In some cases, this behaviour may even cause anxiety or depression. In this episode, we look at WHY we get addicted to our phones, and HOW to break that addiction, so we can do more work that matters.

]]>On average, we check our phones every 5 minutes. It’s become a compulsive behaviour for many smartphone owners, and I believe it’s affecting the quality of our work. In some cases, this behaviour may even cause anxiety or depression. In this episode, we look at WHY we get addicted to our phones, and HOW to break that addiction, so we can do more work that matters.

]]>12:39cleanIn this episode, we look at WHY we get addicted to our phones, and HOW to break that addiction, so we can do more work that matters.141fullErnest Barbaric5 Life Changing Lessons From Launching a Podcast Conference5 Life Changing Lessons From Launching a Podcast ConferenceSun, 26 Feb 2017 14:41:06 +0000As I record this, I am in the middle of building the first podcast conference in Western Canada. We are 70 days away from the event and I have no idea how it’s going to turn out. But for the first time in years, I feel EXCITED, and I can not wait to wake up and get to work. Here is how I accidentally launched a podcast conference, and the unexpected lessons it taught me.

]]>As I record this, I am in the middle of building the first podcast conference in Western Canada. We are 70 days away from the event and I have no idea how it’s going to turn out. But for the first time in years, I feel EXCITED, and I can not wait to wake up and get to work. Here is how I accidentally launched a podcast conference, and the unexpected lessons it taught me.

]]>18:58cleanFor the first time in years, I feel EXCITED, and I can not wait to wake up and get to work. Here is how I accidentally launched a podcast conference, and the unexpected business lessons it taught me.140fullErnest Barbaric3 Lessons Learned By Interviewing Dozens Of Entrepreneurs in 20163 Lessons Learned By Interviewing Dozens Of Entrepreneurs in 2016Mon, 05 Dec 2016 10:00:00 +0000What did I learn by interviewing dozens of entrepreneurs, authors, thinkers, and creators in 2016? Throughout these conversations, there were three common threads that stood out. Listen to some of my favorite clips from previous guests as we cover:

Start Now - Some of us tend to overanalyze and procrastinate. It stops us from starting and finishing projects. The antidote? Start now, and start small. It helps create momentum, and alleviates the fear of failure, and the never-ending pursuit of perfection that stops us from doing our work.

Trust Your Gut - Success happens at the intersection of opportunity, the skills to take advantage of that opportunity, and trusting your instincts. Trusting your gut is trusting the collection of all your subconscious experiences collected over a lifetime. We repress this internal guidance system, and second-guess ourselves leading to poor choices and regret.

One At A Time - Most of us are impatient. We want to reach success faster, sometimes without the patience required to pay our dues and work through the required process. We want to have the overnight success story, without doing the hard part of facing failure and persevering through the “through of sorrow”. Success is built one connection at a time, one step at a time, one day at a time.

I will be implementing these lessons in my work, starting now. And I hope you will find them helpful as well.

Here are my projects for 2017:

Speaker School - speaking training for entrepreneurs and professionals. We are starting with a live 2-day workshop in Calgary, Canada and then moving the curriculum online. You can check out the first website iteration at: http://speakerschool.co/

Analog Camp - 2 day wilderness retreat for entrepreneurs and professionals. No connection. No cell phones. No distractions. A hand-picked selection of 12 people will go through a program that includes meditation, yoga, TED-style workshops, and dedicated Deep Work time. We are running a beta version in Kananaskis, Canada in March. For details, check out: http://analogcamp.ca/

TEDx - I will be speaking at TEDxCanmore on January 20th. My talk will focus on distractions that prevent us from doing meaningful work, and how to break free. This ties everything together. I will document the entire TED talk preparation process on Speaker School, and the topic speaks to the core of Analog Camp. More details can be found here: http://tedxcanmore.com/tedx-canmore-speakers-2017/

]]>What did I learn by interviewing dozens of entrepreneurs, authors, thinkers, and creators in 2016? Throughout these conversations, there were three common threads that stood out. Listen to some of my favorite clips from previous guests as we cover:

Start Now - Some of us tend to overanalyze and procrastinate. It stops us from starting and finishing projects. The antidote? Start now, and start small. It helps create momentum, and alleviates the fear of failure, and the never-ending pursuit of perfection that stops us from doing our work.

Trust Your Gut - Success happens at the intersection of opportunity, the skills to take advantage of that opportunity, and trusting your instincts. Trusting your gut is trusting the collection of all your subconscious experiences collected over a lifetime. We repress this internal guidance system, and second-guess ourselves leading to poor choices and regret.

One At A Time - Most of us are impatient. We want to reach success faster, sometimes without the patience required to pay our dues and work through the required process. We want to have the overnight success story, without doing the hard part of facing failure and persevering through the “through of sorrow”. Success is built one connection at a time, one step at a time, one day at a time.

I will be implementing these lessons in my work, starting now. And I hope you will find them helpful as well.

Here are my projects for 2017:

Speaker School - speaking training for entrepreneurs and professionals. We are starting with a live 2-day workshop in Calgary, Canada and then moving the curriculum online. You can check out the first website iteration at: http://speakerschool.co/

Analog Camp - 2 day wilderness retreat for entrepreneurs and professionals. No connection. No cell phones. No distractions. A hand-picked selection of 12 people will go through a program that includes meditation, yoga, TED-style workshops, and dedicated Deep Work time. We are running a beta version in Kananaskis, Canada in March. For details, check out: http://analogcamp.ca/

TEDx - I will be speaking at TEDxCanmore on January 20th. My talk will focus on distractions that prevent us from doing meaningful work, and how to break free. This ties everything together. I will document the entire TED talk preparation process on Speaker School, and the topic speaks to the core of Analog Camp. More details can be found here: http://tedxcanmore.com/tedx-canmore-speakers-2017/

]]>30:55cleanWhat did I learn by interviewing dozens of entrepreneurs, authors, thinkers, and creators in 2016? Throughout these conversations, there were three common threads that stood out. Listen to some of my favorite clips from previous guests.139fullErnest BarbaricHow to build a personal brand from scratch, in less than a year. With Darius ForouxHow to build a personal brand from scratch.Mon, 28 Nov 2016 10:00:00 +0000Productivity and life strategies writer, Darius Foroux stops by for this episode. He’s built a subscriber base of close to 20,000 people in less than a year after starting his blog. In this show you’ll learn:

How to identify your strengths, and build on them,

What books to read if you want to build a business, and a business mindset that will help you succeed,

How to build a personal brand in one year,

How to battle distractions, and do work that actually matters,

How to write for magazines like Fast Company, Huffington Post, and The New York Observer.

]]>Productivity and life strategies writer, Darius Foroux stops by for this episode. He’s built a subscriber base of close to 20,000 people in less than a year after starting his blog. In this show you’ll learn:

How to identify your strengths, and build on them,

What books to read if you want to build a business, and a business mindset that will help you succeed,

How to build a personal brand in one year,

How to battle distractions, and do work that actually matters,

How to write for magazines like Fast Company, Huffington Post, and The New York Observer.

]]>51:21yesProductivity and life strategies writer, Darius Foroux stops by for this episode. He’s built a subscriber base of close to 20,000 people in less than a year after starting his blog. 138fullErnest BarbaricHow to Change Your Career & Become a Business Leader With Natalie NahaiHow to Change Your Career & Become a Business Leader Mon, 21 Nov 2016 11:00:00 +0000Wow! What an amazing interview. Nathalie Nahai is the author of Webs Of Influence, which is coming out with a second edition in April, 2017. We chatted about her transition from being a musician to becoming an author, speaking at Google and Moz, and running her own conferences — as well as what’s next for her career.

You’ll hear: what do you when you feel stuck in your career, what stops people from taking action, and how to build a body of work you can be proud of. We talk about how to build trust, the difference between manipulation and persuasion, and women in business. There are too many takeaways to mention! This may be the one interview you re-listen a few times.

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Nathalie Nahai is a web psychologist, international speaker and consultant. Having worked with Fortune 500 companies including Unilever, Google and Harvard Business Review, she helps businesses apply scientific rigour to their website design, content marketing and products.

Nathalie presents at conferences around the world on the science of online persuasion, and contributes to national publications, TV and radio on the subject. She also sits on the Social Media Week advisory board and Ogilvy Change experts’ panel.

]]>Wow! What an amazing interview. Nathalie Nahai is the author of Webs Of Influence, which is coming out with a second edition in April, 2017. We chatted about her transition from being a musician to becoming an author, speaking at Google and Moz, and running her own conferences — as well as what’s next for her career.

You’ll hear: what do you when you feel stuck in your career, what stops people from taking action, and how to build a body of work you can be proud of. We talk about how to build trust, the difference between manipulation and persuasion, and women in business. There are too many takeaways to mention! This may be the one interview you re-listen a few times.

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Nathalie Nahai is a web psychologist, international speaker and consultant. Having worked with Fortune 500 companies including Unilever, Google and Harvard Business Review, she helps businesses apply scientific rigour to their website design, content marketing and products.

Nathalie presents at conferences around the world on the science of online persuasion, and contributes to national publications, TV and radio on the subject. She also sits on the Social Media Week advisory board and Ogilvy Change experts’ panel.

]]>01:00:28yesWhat do you when you feel stuck in your career, what stops people from taking action, and how to build a body of work you can be proud of. We talk about how to build trust, the difference between manipulation and persuasion, and women in business.137fullErnest BarbaricFocus, Create, and Die Empty. With Todd HenryFocus, Create, and Die Empty. With Todd Henry.Fri, 11 Nov 2016 13:00:00 +0000Todd Henry wrote a few of my favourite books: Accidental Creative, Die Empty, and Louder Than Words. In this interview, pulled from the archives of 26k, Todd shares how to approach your creative work, so that you can live a meaningful life. We touch on dealing with failure and uncertainty, importance of focus, how to use side projects to build your skills, and how to get started today.

You’ll hear Todd’s story of why he started his podcast, The Accidental Creative, which led him to building a creative movement and eventually to his changing his career and becoming a writer and thought leader.

]]>Todd Henry wrote a few of my favourite books: Accidental Creative, Die Empty, and Louder Than Words. In this interview, pulled from the archives of 26k, Todd shares how to approach your creative work, so that you can live a meaningful life. We touch on dealing with failure and uncertainty, importance of focus, how to use side projects to build your skills, and how to get started today.

You’ll hear Todd’s story of why he started his podcast, The Accidental Creative, which led him to building a creative movement and eventually to his changing his career and becoming a writer and thought leader.

]]>42:47yesYou’ll hear Todd’s story of why he started his podcast, The Accidental Creative, which led him to building a creative movement and eventually to his changing his career and becoming a writer and thought leader.136fullErnest BarbaricFrom Side Projects To Full-Time Freedom, An Entrepreneurs Journey. With Justin Jackson. From Side Projects To Full-Time Freedom, An Entrepreneurs Journey.Mon, 31 Oct 2016 12:00:00 +0000Justin had four kids, and was in the middle of a move from a metropolitan city to a small mountain town when he quit his job, and started a business. How did he do it?

In this show, I connected with a prominent maker of things, Justin Jackson just as he was getting ready to launch his new book, Jolt. Our conversationwill be incredibly valuable to anyone who is considering starting a business, quitting their job, pursuing side projects, and making an independent income. You will hear: a step-by-step of how to start a business, struggles of work, life, and family balance, and how you should always jump on inspiration and not let it get away.

One of my most interesting takeaways was to look at your office (maybe a home office?), the same way an artist would look at their art studio. This is your space to create value.

]]>Justin had four kids, and was in the middle of a move from a metropolitan city to a small mountain town when he quit his job, and started a business. How did he do it?

In this show, I connected with a prominent maker of things, Justin Jackson just as he was getting ready to launch his new book, Jolt. Our conversation will be incredibly valuable to anyone who is considering starting a business, quitting their job, pursuing side projects, and making an independent income. You will hear: a step-by-step of how to start a business, struggles of work, life, and family balance, and how you should always jump on inspiration and not let it get away.

One of my most interesting takeaways was to look at your office (maybe a home office?), the same way an artist would look at their art studio. This is your space to create value.

]]>48:18yesJustin had four kids, and was in the middle of a move from a metropolitan city to a small mountain town when he quit his job, and started a business. How did he do it?135fullErnest BarbaricTired of Your 9-to-5? Build Your Own Dream Job - Founder of Chic Geek, Kylie TohTired of Your 9-to-5? Build Your Own Dream JobMon, 24 Oct 2016 11:00:00 +0000In the second “talking to millennials” series, we have Kylie Toh on the other side of the microphone. She is the founder of The Chic Geek - a non-profit organization that helps women transition into technical careers, and learn to be more comfortable in the tech community.

Kylie wanted a job that makes a difference. And she didn’t find it after university. A few jobs, and career changes later - she decided to make her passion project into her full time career. She now works with a small team of volunteers organizing events and workshops for women in tech and entrepreneurship.

She is also a millennial. A driven, passionate, young woman who is clear on her values. This interview will give you another insight into a new generation of entrepreneurs. Young people who are pursuing their passions and building their own dream jobs.

I am also giving away a copy of “The Dip” by Seth Godin. I bought two copies by accident, and now someone gets to win one. It’s a book about becoming “best in the world” by quitting the wrong things at the right time, and sticking with the right things. To enter, just send me a tweet @ebarbaric - and let me know what you are up to.

What projects are you working on, a great book you read recently, or if there was something that helped you from the podcast.

]]>In the second “talking to millennials” series, we have Kylie Toh on the other side of the microphone. She is the founder of The Chic Geek - a non-profit organization that helps women transition into technical careers, and learn to be more comfortable in the tech community.

Kylie wanted a job that makes a difference. And she didn’t find it after university. A few jobs, and career changes later - she decided to make her passion project into her full time career. She now works with a small team of volunteers organizing events and workshops for women in tech and entrepreneurship.

She is also a millennial. A driven, passionate, young woman who is clear on her values. This interview will give you another insight into a new generation of entrepreneurs. Young people who are pursuing their passions and building their own dream jobs.

I am also giving away a copy of “The Dip” by Seth Godin. I bought two copies by accident, and now someone gets to win one. It’s a book about becoming “best in the world” by quitting the wrong things at the right time, and sticking with the right things. To enter, just send me a tweet @ebarbaric - and let me know what you are up to.

What projects are you working on, a great book you read recently, or if there was something that helped you from the podcast.

]]>35:31cleanIn the second “talking to millennials” series, we have Kylie Toh on the other side of the microphone. She is the founder of The Chic Geek - a non-profit organization that helps women transition into technical careers, and learn to be more comfortable in the tech community.134fullErnest BarbaricI Never Want To Get A Real Job - One Millennial Entrepreneur's Take On WorkI Never Want To Get A Real Job - One Millennial Entrepreneur's Take On WorkMon, 17 Oct 2016 03:16:35 +0000This is the first of two interviews with millennial entrepreneurs who are building their own businesses, non-profit organizations, and eschewing a “real job” in favor of pursuing their passion.

I was curious to speak with them because their generation is a big mystery to most companies, HR personnel, managers, and marketers. Everyone wants to “figure them out”. There are even studies that compared the work ethic between baby boomers, Generation X, and Millennials. As it turns out, there are no significant differences between them. So, next time someone tells you millennials are lazy, point them to this podcast.

Today’s interview is with Martin Medina, an entrepreneurship student in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. He already launched a series of YouTube channels, runs a digital agency, and a writes a business blog. We talk about “following your passion”, building a business, finding a community, and what stops people from trying.

]]>This is the first of two interviews with millennial entrepreneurs who are building their own businesses, non-profit organizations, and eschewing a “real job” in favor of pursuing their passion.

I was curious to speak with them because their generation is a big mystery to most companies, HR personnel, managers, and marketers. Everyone wants to “figure them out”. There are even studies that compared the work ethic between baby boomers, Generation X, and Millennials. As it turns out, there are no significant differences between them. So, next time someone tells you millennials are lazy, point them to this podcast.

Today’s interview is with Martin Medina, an entrepreneurship student in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. He already launched a series of YouTube channels, runs a digital agency, and a writes a business blog. We talk about “following your passion”, building a business, finding a community, and what stops people from trying.

]]>42:23cleanThis is the first of two interviews with millennial entrepreneurs who are building their own businesses, non-profit organizations, and eschewing a “real job” in favour of pursuing their passion.133fullErnest BarbaricEveryone has the capacity to live a meaningful life. Interview with founder of Brother Moto, Jared Erickson.Everyone has the capacity to live a meaningful life.Mon, 10 Oct 2016 08:00:00 +0000Are you navigating your way to meaningful work? Have you thought about changing careers and pursuing something you are passionate about?

In this episode, I speak with Jared Erickson, founder of Brother Moto in Atlanta, Georgia about his journey from a hairstylist, to a freelance graphic designer, to a co-founder of a web design shop, to now a founder of a community motorcycle shop.

You will learn what it takes to build a community, how to handle stress and uncertainty, what the future of sharing economy may look like, and what "meaningful work" is to someone who transitioned careers and industries in search of fulfillment.

If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher radio. If you would like to get in touch with me, drop me a line at hello [at] ernestbarbaric.com

]]>Are you navigating your way to meaningful work? Have you thought about changing careers and pursuing something you are passionate about?

In this episode, I speak with Jared Erickson, founder of Brother Moto in Atlanta, Georgia about his journey from a hairstylist, to a freelance graphic designer, to a co-founder of a web design shop, to now a founder of a community motorcycle shop.

You will learn what it takes to build a community, how to handle stress and uncertainty, what the future of sharing economy may look like, and what "meaningful work" is to someone who transitioned careers and industries in search of fulfillment.

If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher radio. If you would like to get in touch with me, drop me a line at hello [at] ernestbarbaric.com

]]>48:23yesIn this episode, I speak with Jared Erickson, founder of Brother Moto in Atlanta, Georgia about his journey from a hairstylist, to a freelance graphic designer, to a co-founder of a web design shop, to now a founder of a community motorcycle shop.132fullErnest BarbaricHow Your Phone Is Killing Your ProductivityHow Your Phone Is Killing Your ProductivityMon, 03 Oct 2016 08:00:00 +0000In your pocket, you have access to all of the world’s information, your friends, family and colleagues. Your phone can entertain you, give you news and celebrity gossip. It's now also a gateway to virtual reality. And all of those things are engineered to capture a slice of your attention.

Every slice you give to your distractions, is a larger slice you take away from your important and meaningful work. Things that require focus and effort. The deep work.

In this episode we look at the "The attentional cost of receiving a cell phone notification" study published in Journal of Experimental Psychology and how your phone may be killing your productivity.

]]>In your pocket, you have access to all of the world’s information, your friends, family and colleagues. Your phone can entertain you, give you news and celebrity gossip. It's now also a gateway to virtual reality. And all of those things are engineered to capture a slice of your attention.

Every slice you give to your distractions, is a larger slice you take away from your important and meaningful work. Things that require focus and effort. The deep work.

In this episode we look at the "The attentional cost of receiving a cell phone notification" study published in Journal of Experimental Psychology and how your phone may be killing your productivity.

]]>09:15cleanYour phone can entertain you, give you news and celebrity gossip. It's now also a gateway to virtual reality. And all of those things are engineered to capture a slice of your attention.131fullErnest Barbaric: TEDx speaker, Educator, Serial Entrepreneur, Marketing Strategist.Jay Ingram, founder of Beakerhead, on life and meaningful workJay Ingram, founder of Beakerhead, on life and meaningful workMon, 19 Sep 2016 08:00:00 +0000I'm really excited to share this interview with you!

Jay Ingram is one of the most accomplished people I ever met. He's been on radio for 12 years, hosting CBC's Quirks and Quarks - later transitioning to host The Daily Planet on The Discovery Chanel.

He's also a prolific author of 13 books, for which he won numerous literary and science awards. On top of that, he's also received 5 honorary doctorates!

Jay recently co-founded Beakerhead - a 4 day smashup (I call it a festival) of science, art, and engineering. It's an amazing, unique event that attracts people from all over the world to Calgary in Alberta, Canada.

We recorded this interview in a coffee shop in Kensington, and Jay shared his views on life, work, and passion projects. It's an amazing story of a Canadian icon.

I'd love to hear what you found the most interesting! Let me know on Twitter at @ebarbaric, or by email at hello [at] ernestbarbaric.com.

]]>I'm really excited to share this interview with you!

Jay Ingram is one of the most accomplished people I ever met. He's been on radio for 12 years, hosting CBC's Quirks and Quarks - later transitioning to host The Daily Planet on The Discovery Chanel.

He's also a prolific author of 13 books, for which he won numerous literary and science awards. On top of that, he's also received 5 honorary doctorates!

Jay recently co-founded Beakerhead - a 4 day smashup (I call it a festival) of science, art, and engineering. It's an amazing, unique event that attracts people from all over the world to Calgary in Alberta, Canada.

We recorded this interview in a coffee shop in Kensington, and Jay shared his views on life, work, and passion projects. It's an amazing story of a Canadian icon.

I'd love to hear what you found the most interesting! Let me know on Twitter at @ebarbaric, or by email at hello [at] ernestbarbaric.com.

]]>43:01cleanJay co-founded Beakerhead - a 4 day smashup of science, art, and engineering. It's an amazing, unique event that attracts people from all over the world to Calgary in Alberta, Canada. In this show, Jay shares his views on life, work, and passion projects.130fullErnest Barbaric: TEDx speaker, Educator, Serial Entrepreneur, Marketing Strategist.[Bonus Episode] The PivotThe Pivot - what it is, and when to make it.Fri, 16 Sep 2016 19:52:14 +0000This is an unexpected episode. I have been thinking about my work, and this show in particular.

And this episode is all about making a pivot. A pivot is a point in time when you make a change in your life, and your work. A pivot usually brings about fear. Fear of change, fear of the unknown, and fear of failure.

But a pivot is necessary, since we all must adapt and evolve - to the changing environment, our growing experience, and new things we learn.

What are your thoughts? Are you facing a pivot point in your life? Are you thinking about making some changes in you work? Let me know what you are up to: hello [at] ernestbarbaric.com

Thanks, and talk to you soon!

]]>This is an unexpected episode. I have been thinking about my work, and this show in particular.

And this episode is all about making a pivot. A pivot is a point in time when you make a change in your life, and your work. A pivot usually brings about fear. Fear of change, fear of the unknown, and fear of failure.

But a pivot is necessary, since we all must adapt and evolve - to the changing environment, our growing experience, and new things we learn.

What are your thoughts? Are you facing a pivot point in your life? Are you thinking about making some changes in you work? Let me know what you are up to: hello [at] ernestbarbaric.com

Thanks, and talk to you soon!

]]>09:28cleanAnd this episode is all about making a pivot. A pivot is a point in time when you make a change in your life, and your work. A pivot usually brings about fear. Fear of change, fear of the unknown, and fear of failure.129fullErnest Barbaric: TEDx speaker, Educator, Serial Entrepreneur, Marketing Strategist.Mike Vardy, productivity strategist, on how to quit your job, build a community, and start a business.Mike Vardy, productivity strategist, on how to quit your job, build a community, and start a business.Sun, 11 Sep 2016 19:53:36 +0000If you find this show valuable, I would really appreciate it if you would fill out a short listener survey at: http://ernestbarbaric.com/secret/

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In this episode, we have Mike Vardy, The Productivityist, on deck. You will hear his story on how he quit his job, built a community, and became an entrepreneur.

On top of that, we talk about parenting, productivity, wrestling, entrepreneurship challenges, and aeropress. If there was one episode that “had it all”, this one would be it!

And you can let me know what you learned from the show at hello [at] ernestbarbaric.com

]]>55:57cleanIn this episode, we have Mike Vardy, The Productivityist, on deck. You will hear his story on how he quit his job, built a community, and became an entrepreneur.128fullErnest Barbaric: TEDx speaker, Educator, Serial Entrepreneur, Marketing Strategist.Why "Following Your Passion" Is A Bad IdeaWhy "Following Your Passion" Is A Bad IdeaMon, 05 Sep 2016 18:56:10 +0000If you find this show helpful, I would really appreciate it if you would hop over to http://ernestbarbaric.com/secret/ and filled out a 60 second listener survey.

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You often hear this advice from successful entrepreneurs: "Follow Your Passion". But what if that is not enough? In this episode we'll go over the three necessary elements of success when it comes to pursuing meaningful work: (1) Passion, (2) Competency, and (3) Market Need.

]]>If you find this show helpful, I would really appreciate it if you would hop over to http://ernestbarbaric.com/secret/ and filled out a 60 second listener survey.

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You often hear this advice from successful entrepreneurs: "Follow Your Passion". But what if that is not enough? In this episode we'll go over the three necessary elements of success when it comes to pursuing meaningful work: (1) Passion, (2) Competency, and (3) Market Need.

]]>06:48cleanYou often hear this advice from successful entrepreneurs: "Follow Your Passion". But what if that is not enough? In this episode we'll go over the three necessary elements of success when it comes to pursuing meaningful work: (1) Passion, (2) Competency, and (3) Market Need.127fullErnest Barbaric: TEDx speaker, Educator, Serial Entrepreneur, Marketing Strategist.How To Find Your “Thing”. One Way To Discover Your Passion, Purpose, And Meaningful Work.How To Find Your “Thing”. One Way To Discover Your Purpose.Wed, 24 Aug 2016 21:03:04 +0000How do you find meaningful work? How do you find The Amazing Thing that all top entrepreneurs, professionals and creatives seem to have? It's a common question that many of us struggle with.

In this episode, learn how to use a simple (but not easy) process of creating, sharing, and listening to find Your Amazing Thing. The Thing you were meant to do.

]]>12:24cleanIn this episode, learn how to use a simple (but not easy) process of creating, sharing, and listening to find Your Amazing Thing. The Thing you were meant to do.126fullErnest Barbaric: TEDx speaker, Educator, Serial Entrepreneur, Marketing Strategist.Building a Million Dollar Company While Travelling The World - with Cory Stout of Woodies.comBuilding a Million Dollar Company While Travelling The World Tue, 16 Aug 2016 17:35:53 +0000Cory Stout is the founder of woodies.com - an online company that sells bamboo sunglasses - and is about to cross a $1 Million Dollar mark with his business. The business he built based on a "napkin idea" with a couple of his friends.

He now runs the company with his parents, while travelling the world. I caught up with the entrepreneur while he was in Brazil for the Olympic games.

]]>Cory Stout is the founder of woodies.com - an online company that sells bamboo sunglasses - and is about to cross a $1 Million Dollar mark with his business. The business he built based on a "napkin idea" with a couple of his friends.

He now runs the company with his parents, while travelling the world. I caught up with the entrepreneur while he was in Brazil for the Olympic games.

]]>53:05cleanCory Stout is the founder of woodies.com - an online company that sells bamboo sunglasses - and is about to cross a $1 Million Dollar mark with his business. The business he built based on a "napkin idea" with a couple of his friends.125fullErnest Barbaric: TEDx speaker, Educator, Serial Entrepreneur, Marketing Strategist.How to overcome anxiety for entrepreneurs and professionals: SolutionsHow to overcome anxiety for leaders and entrepreneurs: SolutionsWed, 10 Aug 2016 04:47:33 +0000Learn how to get stress, anxiety and depression under control with two simple techniques.

In the final episode of the series, we go into how to stop anxiety before it gains momentum, and simple and effective long-term solution that can help you rebalance hormones while also growing your brain!

]]>Learn how to get stress, anxiety and depression under control with two simple techniques.

In the final episode of the series, we go into how to stop anxiety before it gains momentum, and simple and effective long-term solution that can help you rebalance hormones while also growing your brain!

]]>21:37yesIn the final episode of the series, we go into how to stop anxiety before it gains momentum, and simple and effective long-term solution that can help you rebalance hormones while also growing your brain!124fullErnest Barbaric: TEDx speaker, Educator, Serial Entrepreneur, Marketing Strategist.How to overcome anxiety for leaders and entrepreneurs: CausesHow to overcome anxiety for entrepreneurs and professionals: CausesMon, 01 Aug 2016 03:15:07 +0000In this part of the series, we dig into the three root causes of stress and anxiety for creatives, entrepreneurs, and professionals.

Addiction - technology has found its way into our everyday life, and some of the principles behind the design and development of it - can create cocaine-like addiction.

Inputs - We now have an unlimited number of content, social, entertainment, and communication options available to us. The question is, are you able to keep up with it all, and if not - will it create stress in your life?

Fear - the root cause of most stress and anxiety. From the irrational fear of public speaking, to the endless loop of "what if" scenarios - fear can trigger your stress response and stop you dead in your tracks.

Enjoy!

]]>In this part of the series, we dig into the three root causes of stress and anxiety for creatives, entrepreneurs, and professionals.

Addiction - technology has found its way into our everyday life, and some of the principles behind the design and development of it - can create cocaine-like addiction.

Inputs - We now have an unlimited number of content, social, entertainment, and communication options available to us. The question is, are you able to keep up with it all, and if not - will it create stress in your life?

Fear - the root cause of most stress and anxiety. From the irrational fear of public speaking, to the endless loop of "what if" scenarios - fear can trigger your stress response and stop you dead in your tracks.

Enjoy!

]]>23:13yesIn this part of the series, we dig into the three root causes of stress and anxiety for creatives, entrepreneurs, and professionals.123fullErnest Barbaric: TEDx speaker, Educator, Serial Entrepreneur, Marketing Strategist.How to overcome anxiety for entrepreneurs and professionals: SymptomsHow to overcome anxiety for leaders and entrepreneurs: SymptomsMon, 18 Jul 2016 19:12:43 +0000Entrepreneurs and professionals experience a high level of stress and anxiety - even more than average.

This can affect your productivity, creativity, relationships, and critical thinking.

This show is the first in a series on "professional anxiety" and how to beat it. In this episode we talk about the effects stress and anxiety can have on your work.

]]>22:48yesEntrepreneurs and professionals experience a high level of stress and anxiety - even more than average. This can affect your productivity, creativity, relationships, and critical thinking. This episode talks about symptoms of anxiety.122fullErnest Barbaric: TEDx speaker, Educator, Serial Entrepreneur, Marketing Strategist.No growth strategy - a different take on entrepreneurshipNo growth strategy - a different take on entrepreneurshipWed, 06 Jul 2016 21:31:38 +0000Most companies aim to grow as much as possible, in as short time as possible. But when is it enough? Does your business have to grow at an exponential rate forever? What kind of growth is sustainable? And what if you didn't have to grow?

In this episode, we talk about a few interesting movements - where entrepreneurs are taking back control of their companies and looking at new business strategies that don't include aggressive growth.

]]>Most companies aim to grow as much as possible, in as short time as possible. But when is it enough? Does your business have to grow at an exponential rate forever? What kind of growth is sustainable? And what if you didn't have to grow?

In this episode, we talk about a few interesting movements - where entrepreneurs are taking back control of their companies and looking at new business strategies that don't include aggressive growth.

]]>12:24cleanIn this episode, we talk about a few interesting movements - where entrepreneurs are taking back control of their companies and looking at new business strategies that don't include aggressive growth.121fullErnest Barbaric: TEDx speaker, Educator, Serial Entrepreneur, Marketing Strategist.How intelligent constraints can make you more creative and innovativeHow intelligent constraints can make you more creative and innovativeTue, 28 Jun 2016 19:33:47 +0000In this episode we follow the story of Cuban biotech innovation, the story of Basecamp and 37 Signals, as well as a personal story of the One Day Project. We’ll talk about how to use constraints as fuel to drive creativity and innovation - something that most business owners, leaders and entrepreneurs need in order to continue thriving.

And even if you don’t have any specific constraints, we’ll talk about how to design artificial ones in order to get unstuck in your work.

]]>In this episode we follow the story of Cuban biotech innovation, the story of Basecamp and 37 Signals, as well as a personal story of the One Day Project. We’ll talk about how to use constraints as fuel to drive creativity and innovation - something that most business owners, leaders and entrepreneurs need in order to continue thriving.

And even if you don’t have any specific constraints, we’ll talk about how to design artificial ones in order to get unstuck in your work.

]]>10:20cleanIn this episode we follow the story of Cuban biotech innovation, the story of Basecamp and 37 Signals, as well as a personal story of the One Day Project. We’ll talk about how to use constraints as fuel to drive creativity and innovation.120fullErnest Barbaric: TEDx speaker, Educator, Serial Entrepreneur, Marketing Strategist.5 Books Every Creative Entrepreneur Should Read5 Books Every Creative Entrepreneur Should ReadTue, 21 Jun 2016 04:46:06 +0000In this episode I share my top 5 reading suggestions for creatives, entrepreneurs, creators, and professionals who want to build passion projects.

The recommended books include:

1) Winning The Story Wars - Jonah Sachs

2) Originals - Adam Grant

3) Design The Life You Love - Ayse Birsel

4) Life Is Good - Bert and John Jacobs

5) The War Of Art - Steven Pressfield

I hope you enjoy the selection!

]]>In this episode I share my top 5 reading suggestions for creatives, entrepreneurs, creators, and professionals who want to build passion projects.

The recommended books include:

1) Winning The Story Wars - Jonah Sachs

2) Originals - Adam Grant

3) Design The Life You Love - Ayse Birsel

4) Life Is Good - Bert and John Jacobs

5) The War Of Art - Steven Pressfield

I hope you enjoy the selection!

]]>24:31cleanIn this episode I share my top 5 reading suggestions for creatives, entrepreneurs, creators, and professionals who want to build passion projects.119fullErnest Barbaric: TEDx speaker, Educator, Serial Entrepreneur, Marketing Strategist.Accidental coffee entrepreneurs - an interview with owners of Baya Rica CafeAccidental coffee entrepreneurs - an interview with owners of Baya Rica CafeMon, 13 Jun 2016 08:00:00 +0000What would happen if you followed your intuition and heart in business? What if you didn’t focus so much on the obstacles, but rather stayed positive and took action? For today’s episode I have a great story to share with you that will touch on both of those questions. The story follows a married couple who took on the challenge of becoming entrepreneurs somewhat accidentally. And now, three years later they are looking to expand their growing startup business, and share their learnings with us in this interview.

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I am starting to research tribes and communities for my first book. So I am looking for some interesting examples of brands and individuals who have build a great community of some sort. This could be a cool yoga studio you know of, a popular restaurant in your city, or an app with a rabid fan-base. If you know of anyone who fits — please let me know. Shoot me an e-mail at hello@ernestbarbaric.com , or you can find me on Twitter at ebarbaric

]]>What would happen if you followed your intuition and heart in business? What if you didn’t focus so much on the obstacles, but rather stayed positive and took action? For today’s episode I have a great story to share with you that will touch on both of those questions. The story follows a married couple who took on the challenge of becoming entrepreneurs somewhat accidentally. And now, three years later they are looking to expand their growing startup business, and share their learnings with us in this interview.

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I am starting to research tribes and communities for my first book. So I am looking for some interesting examples of brands and individuals who have build a great community of some sort. This could be a cool yoga studio you know of, a popular restaurant in your city, or an app with a rabid fan-base. If you know of anyone who fits — please let me know. Shoot me an e-mail at hello@ernestbarbaric.com , or you can find me on Twitter at ebarbaric

]]>33:11cleanWhat would happen if you followed your intuition and heart in business? What if you didn’t focus so much on the obstacles, but rather stayed positive and took action? For today’s episode I have a great story to share with you that will touch on both of those questions. 118fullErnest Barbaric: TEDx speaker, Educator, Serial Entrepreneur, Marketing Strategist.What happens when you fail?What happens when you fail?Tue, 07 Jun 2016 02:50:01 +0000As an entrepreneur, a creative, or a builder of ideas — you will face failure along your journey. Sometimes it feels like having to go through a grieving process to get over it, and then you have to choose which direction you are going to take. One of defeat, or one of growth. You also have to ask yourself two very important questions: What did I learn from this, and what will I do differently as a result?

]]>As an entrepreneur, a creative, or a builder of ideas — you will face failure along your journey. Sometimes it feels like having to go through a grieving process to get over it, and then you have to choose which direction you are going to take. One of defeat, or one of growth. You also have to ask yourself two very important questions: What did I learn from this, and what will I do differently as a result?

]]>09:55cleanAs an entrepreneur, a creative, or a builder of ideas — you will face failure along your journey. Sometimes it feels like having to go through a grieving process to get over it, and then you have to choose which direction you are going to take. One of defeat, or one of growth. 117fullErnest Barbaric: TEDx speaker, Educator, Serial Entrepreneur, Marketing Strategist.The Cost Of Choice - How decisions steal focus, time and progress.How too many decisions steal focus, time and progress.Tue, 31 May 2016 02:33:56 +0000Every choice we make, in business and life, carries with it a cost — and it’s not always financial. There are unquantifiable, human costs such as focus, attention, willpower, energy, and relationships. In this episode we’ll talk about how to account for the costs of each decision, and how to tip the scales and create most positive outcomes.

Don't forget, you can always connect with me on twitter at: https://twitter.com/ebarbaric

]]>Every choice we make, in business and life, carries with it a cost — and it’s not always financial. There are unquantifiable, human costs such as focus, attention, willpower, energy, and relationships. In this episode we’ll talk about how to account for the costs of each decision, and how to tip the scales and create most positive outcomes.

Don't forget, you can always connect with me on twitter at: https://twitter.com/ebarbaric

]]>07:19cleanEvery choice we make, in business and life, carries with it a cost — and it’s not always financial. There are unquantifiable, human costs such as focus, attention, willpower, energy, and relationships. In this episode we’ll talk about how to account for the costs of each decision, and how to tip the scales and create most positive outcomes.116fullErnest Barbaric: TEDx speaker, Educator, Serial Entrepreneur, Marketing Strategist.Why startups fail - 6 surefire ways to sink your next ideaWhy startups fail - 6 surefire ways to sink your next ideaMon, 23 May 2016 08:00:00 +0000This episode is all about failure, and the 6 common ways startups miss the mark - and some great resources that will help you navigate around pitfalls, and launch your next idea.

We'll talk about cash, the two types of startup founders, teams and partnerships, as well as how marketing can sink or float your business.

]]>This episode is all about failure, and the 6 common ways startups miss the mark - and some great resources that will help you navigate around pitfalls, and launch your next idea.

We'll talk about cash, the two types of startup founders, teams and partnerships, as well as how marketing can sink or float your business.

]]>19:32cleanThis episode is all about failure, and the 6 common ways startups miss the mark - and some great resources that will help you navigate around pitfalls, and launch your next idea.115fullErnest Barbaric: TEDx speaker, Educator, Serial Entrepreneur, Marketing Strategist.Rise of Freelancers and Micropreneurs - and how you can join the revolution.Rise of Freelancers and Micropreneurs - and how you can join the revolution.Tue, 17 May 2016 04:39:03 +0000A new kind of workforce is emerging. Enabled by technology, changes in the marketplace, and driven by the new generation entering the workforce - it’s changing the way we view work. And there are awesome opportunities ahead of us.

In this show, we'll talk about 3 forces that are making this happen, as well as 3 ways to join the revolution with what you have to offer right now.

]]>A new kind of workforce is emerging. Enabled by technology, changes in the marketplace, and driven by the new generation entering the workforce - it’s changing the way we view work. And there are awesome opportunities ahead of us.

In this show, we'll talk about 3 forces that are making this happen, as well as 3 ways to join the revolution with what you have to offer right now.

]]>16:06cleanA new kind of workforce is emerging. Enabled by technology, changes in the marketplace, and driven by the new generation entering the workforce - it’s changing the way we view work. And there are awesome opportunities ahead of us.114fullErnest Barbaric: TEDx speaker, Educator, Serial Entrepreneur, Marketing Strategist.How to lose your competitive advantageHow to lose your competitive advantageMon, 09 May 2016 08:00:00 +0000A competitive advantage allows you to disrupt an established market and grab your share of it. Apple was well known for taking over markets, and so is Uber and Google.

In this show, we talk about how a competitive advantage is made and eventually lost, and the choice you face every time an idea gets democratized.

]]>A competitive advantage allows you to disrupt an established market and grab your share of it. Apple was well known for taking over markets, and so is Uber and Google.

In this show, we talk about how a competitive advantage is made and eventually lost, and the choice you face every time an idea gets democratized.

]]>05:53cleanIn this show, we talk about how a competitive advantage is made and eventually lost, and the choice you face every time an idea gets democratized. 113fullErnest Barbaric: TEDx speaker, Educator, Serial Entrepreneur, Marketing Strategist.You Just Need ONE - or What selling a motorcycle taught me about businessYou Just Need ONE - or What selling a motorcycle taught me about businessMon, 02 May 2016 07:30:00 +0000As entrepreneurs, too many times, we get stuck thinking in multiples. Tens or hundreds of customers, partners, or funders. If you have a business, startup, or a side project you are trying to get off the ground - you are likely to experience rejection, deals that fall through and partners that don't work out. But at the end of the day, you just need ONE win to start.

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Are you feeling stuck lately? Join over 150 other professionals on a FREE 7-week course on getting unstuck in your work, business, or life. Check out: http://projectunstuck.com

]]>As entrepreneurs, too many times, we get stuck thinking in multiples. Tens or hundreds of customers, partners, or funders. If you have a business, startup, or a side project you are trying to get off the ground - you are likely to experience rejection, deals that fall through and partners that don't work out. But at the end of the day, you just need ONE win to start.

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Are you feeling stuck lately? Join over 150 other professionals on a FREE 7-week course on getting unstuck in your work, business, or life. Check out: http://projectunstuck.com

]]>06:28cleanIf you have a business, startup, or a side project you are trying to get off the ground - you are likely to experience rejection, deals that fall through and partners that don't work out. But at the end of the day, you just need ONE win to start.112fullErnest Barbaric: TEDx speaker, Educator, Serial Entrepreneur, Marketing Strategist.Designing Your Top 5 Goals - Warren Buffet’s Focus ExerciseDesigning Your Top 5 Goals - Warren Buffet’s Focus ExerciseMon, 25 Apr 2016 02:54:41 +0000To generate amazing results within your lifetime, you have to focus your efforts. But it’s hard to let go of ideas, side projects and domain names. And how do you choose what to let go, and what to dedicate your life to?

In this episode, I bring you into a conversation with a friend about the Top 5 Goals exercise, where we discuss the struggles, victories and insights from the process. This should be a helpful listen for creatives, entrepreneurs, and professionals who want to find focus in their work.

]]>To generate amazing results within your lifetime, you have to focus your efforts. But it’s hard to let go of ideas, side projects and domain names. And how do you choose what to let go, and what to dedicate your life to?

In this episode, I bring you into a conversation with a friend about the Top 5 Goals exercise, where we discuss the struggles, victories and insights from the process. This should be a helpful listen for creatives, entrepreneurs, and professionals who want to find focus in their work.

]]>45:26cleanTo generate amazing results within your lifetime, you have to focus your efforts. But it’s hard to let go of ideas, side projects and domain names. And how do you choose what to let go, and what to dedicate your life to?111fullErnest Barbaric: TEDx speaker, Educator, Serial Entrepreneur, Marketing Strategist.Are you worried if your work is making a difference? And how half a degree would have saved Titanic.Are you worried if your work is making a difference?Wed, 20 Apr 2016 04:53:31 +0000Do you ever wonder if your work is making a difference? Are your projects big enough to solve the world’s biggest problems? You are not alone. Most entrepreneurs and creators suffer from the same type of doubt. And in this episode, I share with you a simple anecdote a friend shared with me that changed the way I think about my work. And it just may do the same for you.]]>Do you ever wonder if your work is making a difference? Are your projects big enough to solve the world’s biggest problems? You are not alone. Most entrepreneurs and creators suffer from the same type of doubt. And in this episode, I share with you a simple anecdote a friend shared with me that changed the way I think about my work. And it just may do the same for you.]]>03:54cleanDo you ever wonder if your work is making a difference? Are your projects big enough to solve the world’s biggest problems? You are not alone. Most entrepreneurs and creators suffer from the same type of doubt.110fullErnest Barbaric: TEDx speaker, Educator, Serial Entrepreneur, Marketing Strategist.A mental trap that may be holding you back.How to let go of businesses and work that don't serve us.Wed, 13 Apr 2016 05:27:49 +0000Taiwanese monkey trap is a system of capturing monkeys using a simple box and a piece of fruit, like a banana. It is also the same mechanism that keeps us in crappy jobs, businesses that no longer work, and project that aren’t fulfilling. This equally affects us on an individual level, as well as brands at an enterprise level. Have you been holding onto your banana for too long?

]]>Taiwanese monkey trap is a system of capturing monkeys using a simple box and a piece of fruit, like a banana. It is also the same mechanism that keeps us in crappy jobs, businesses that no longer work, and project that aren’t fulfilling. This equally affects us on an individual level, as well as brands at an enterprise level. Have you been holding onto your banana for too long?

]]>09:12cleanTaiwanese monkey trap is a system of capturing monkeys using a simple box and a piece of fruit, like a banana. It is also the same mechanism that keeps us in crappy jobs, businesses that no longer work, and project that aren’t fulfilling.19fullErnest Barbaric: TEDx speaker, Educator, Serial Entrepreneur, Marketing Strategist.Creative cross-training & how to think like Leonardo Da VinciCreative cross-training & how to think like Leonardo Da VinciFri, 08 Apr 2016 03:48:06 +0000Indulging in hobbies, pursuing interests and trying side projects can make you a better, and more creative thinker. This episode explores what we can learn from Leonardo DaVinci – and how creatives, entrepreneurs and professionals can apply it to their own life.

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I just released Project un(stuck) to the public! So, if you are feeling "stuck" lately - this is a free 7-week rut busting course that over 150 other professionals have taken so far. Check it out at: http://projectunstuck.com

]]>Indulging in hobbies, pursuing interests and trying side projects can make you a better, and more creative thinker. This episode explores what we can learn from Leonardo DaVinci – and how creatives, entrepreneurs and professionals can apply it to their own life.

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I just released Project un(stuck) to the public! So, if you are feeling "stuck" lately - this is a free 7-week rut busting course that over 150 other professionals have taken so far. Check it out at: http://projectunstuck.com

]]>07:09cleanIndulging in hobbies, pursuing interests and trying side projects can make you a better, and more creative thinker.18fullErnest Barbaric: TEDx speaker, Educator, Serial Entrepreneur, Marketing Strategist.Side Projects, and why you should start your own today.Side Projects, and how to start yours today.Tue, 05 Apr 2016 07:05:46 +0000In this episode, we share how one business was saved by a last ditch side project, and why you should start one of your own. Side projects give us the ability to try new things in a low pressure, low risk environment. Some side projects can grow into profitable businesses, and others can help you build your skill sets for new employment or work opportunities. They can change the trajectory of your life and work — sometimes in ways you would never guess.

Are you feeling stuck in your work? Join over 100 other professionals on a 7 week rut-busting course at http://projectunstuck.com

]]>In this episode, we share how one business was saved by a last ditch side project, and why you should start one of your own. Side projects give us the ability to try new things in a low pressure, low risk environment. Some side projects can grow into profitable businesses, and others can help you build your skill sets for new employment or work opportunities. They can change the trajectory of your life and work — sometimes in ways you would never guess.

Are you feeling stuck in your work? Join over 100 other professionals on a 7 week rut-busting course at http://projectunstuck.com

]]>06:23cleanIn this episode, we share how one business was saved by a last ditch side project, and why you should start one of your own.17fullErnest Barbaric: TEDx speaker, Educator, Serial Entrepreneur, Marketing Strategist.The only currency that truly matters, one that you can never get enough of.How most prominent thinkers, creatives, and entrepreneurs think about work, life and time.Fri, 01 Apr 2016 06:00:00 +0000Find out how some of the most prominent thinkers, creatives, and entrepreneurs of our time think about their work, life, and time. Then ask yourself: What are you fired up about, to get out into the world?]]>Find out how some of the most prominent thinkers, creatives, and entrepreneurs of our time think about their work, life, and time. Then ask yourself: What are you fired up about, to get out into the world?]]>07:55cleanFind out how some of the most prominent thinkers, creatives, and entrepreneurs of our time think about their work, life, and time. Then ask yourself: What are you fired up about, to get out into the world?16fullErnest Barbaric: TEDx speaker, Educator, Serial Entrepreneur, Marketing Strategist.How to beat your worst creative nemesis, analysis paralysis.How to overcome analysis paralysis.Wed, 30 Mar 2016 15:00:00 +0000Do you often get “stuck” in analysis mode? Trying to figure out all the possible details of a project, before you’re ready to launch it? Well, you are not alone. And in this episode, we talk about some ways to defeat this creative nemesis.]]>Do you often get “stuck” in analysis mode? Trying to figure out all the possible details of a project, before you’re ready to launch it? Well, you are not alone. And in this episode, we talk about some ways to defeat this creative nemesis.]]>07:06cleanDo you often get “stuck” in analysis mode? Trying to figure out all the possible details of a project, before you’re ready to launch it? Well, you are not alone. And in this episode, we talk about some ways to defeat this creative nemesis.15fullErnest Barbaric: TEDx speaker, Educator, Serial Entrepreneur, Marketing Strategist.Did you reach your creative peak? How to get the edge back in your work.Did you reach your creative peak? How to get the edge back in your work.Tue, 29 Mar 2016 03:57:55 +0000Albert Einstein published his most groundbreaking work by the time he was 26. He seems to have hit his peak creativity around that time. This episode speaks to why we often lose our creative thinking as we age, and how to bring the edge back to our work.]]>Albert Einstein published his most groundbreaking work by the time he was 26. He seems to have hit his peak creativity around that time. This episode speaks to why we often lose our creative thinking as we age, and how to bring the edge back to our work.]]>11:32cleanThis episode speaks to why we often lose our creative thinking as we age, and how to bring the edge back to our work.14fullErnest Barbaric: TEDx speaker, Educator, Serial Entrepreneur, Marketing Strategist.Rebooting your business & the benefits of starting from scratchRebooting your business & the benefits of starting from scratchSat, 26 Mar 2016 01:08:20 +0000Sometimes it’s necessary to push the reset button on your work. Why and how you do it, will determine the next stage of evolution for you and your business, projects, and work. Over time, our thinking, approaches and people we work for and with - evolve. Sometimes that evolution is gradual, and takes years. Other times you just have to reboot.]]>Sometimes it’s necessary to push the reset button on your work. Why and how you do it, will determine the next stage of evolution for you and your business, projects, and work. Over time, our thinking, approaches and people we work for and with - evolve. Sometimes that evolution is gradual, and takes years. Other times you just have to reboot.]]>20:40cleanSometimes it’s necessary to push the reset button on your work. Why and how you do it, will determine the next stage of evolution for you and your business, projects, and work. 13fullErnest Barbaric: TEDx speaker, Educator, Serial Entrepreneur, Marketing Strategist.Building inertia and momentum in your workBuilding inertia and momentum in your workWed, 23 Mar 2016 15:00:00 +0000To start a business or a passion project, it takes considerable effort. To make it a success, it takes sustained effort.

In this episode, we talk about how successful entrepreneurs are able to build business after business, and how successful artists and creators got to where they did. Including a special shoutout to Aaron Bidochka, the brain behind one of the most popular YouTube channels is the world, RC sparks.

]]>To start a business or a passion project, it takes considerable effort. To make it a success, it takes sustained effort.

In this episode, we talk about how successful entrepreneurs are able to build business after business, and how successful artists and creators got to where they did. Including a special shoutout to Aaron Bidochka, the brain behind one of the most popular YouTube channels is the world, RC sparks.

]]>08:27cleanIn this episode, we talk about how successful entrepreneurs are able to build business after business, and how successful artists and creators got to where they did.12fullErnest Barbaric: TEDx speaker, Educator, Serial Entrepreneur, Marketing Strategist.Brief introduction to the Creator PodcastBrief introduction to the Creator PodcastSat, 19 Mar 2016 23:29:21 +0000Hello and welcome to the Creator Podcast!

In this show, we’ll talk about who this podcast is for, what you can expect, and a little bit about who I am. This podcast is my beacon for other entrepreneurs, business owners, and creatives who are committed to finding their path to clarity and meaningful work.

]]>Hello and welcome to the Creator Podcast!

In this show, we’ll talk about who this podcast is for, what you can expect, and a little bit about who I am. This podcast is my beacon for other entrepreneurs, business owners, and creatives who are committed to finding their path to clarity and meaningful work.

]]>09:31cleanThis podcast is my beacon for other entrepreneurs, business owners, and creatives who are committed to finding their way to clarity and meaningful work.11fullErnest Barbaric: TEDx speaker, Educator, Serial Entrepreneur, Marketing Strategist.